Café Riis Hólmavík - Restaurant - Pizzeria & Bar

This restaurant was amazing. The food is fresh and local. We were seated promptly and our server was attentive and friendly. Everything we had was very delicious.the ambiance was great. We were lucky bc we could get seated right away, but by the time we left the place was packed. You might have to bring a little patience depending on when you go. We highly recommend this restaurant, the local pride of the owner shows and these are the places I want to support, especially this far into the country side. Well done!

A top restaurant in the small harbor town of Hólmavík in the Westfjords. ​Upon entering, you are kindly greeted and nicely shown to your seat. I immediately received a carafe of water. I ordered the fish soup as an appetizer and a four-cheese pizza as the main course. ​The fish soup was absolutely delicious and was served with bread and butter with lava salt (charcoal). The soup consisted of pieces of cod, shrimp, and a few mussels. The soup was seasoned just right. ​The pizza itself was served with a redcurrant jam; it's the first time I've seen this and I had to try it. This gives the pizza a completely different flavor. As a result, the four cheeses don't overpower the taste. A top-notch pizza. ​And to drink, of course, I chose a beer brewed right there in Hólmavík itself, namely the Sorti, a dark lager. As a Belgian, I have to say they did a good job; a beer with the right flavors. It's a pity that the brewery in the harbor itself was closed (or maybe I don't know the opening hours) and I couldn't visit it to try the other two beers. ​So, a top restaurant. Do keep in mind that it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and there aren't many other dining options.

Found this little restaurant during our trip to the West Fjords of Iceland. We had the seafood soup and the fried cod cheeks. Both were very well presented and delicious! If you happened to be in Hólmavík and needs something yummy, look no further than Café Riis!

Atmosphere is superb. Service, phenomenal. Food, is beyond amazing. They also do free vegan pizza options. I have never had vegan cheese that tasted as amazing as theirs.

Very recommended. Delicious and tasty Icelandic local food where you should stop and try. Large and cozy indoor seat, staff also very friendly and kindly.

Cafe Riis is one of the few restaurants you will find in Holmavik. This is a Icelandic restaurant, bar and pizzeria with a large indoor seating area. Opening hours are 12pm to 11pm daily. Service is friendly and environs comfortable and relaxing. Prices reasonable for what is served. We stopped by Cafe Riis for lunch while driving around the Westfjords recently. The salted cod and lamb fillet were very nicely prepared in the kitchen and beautifully served plates. Both tasted quite good and were worth reordering. Would have tried a dessert as well had we not felt full enough after lunch. Overall, Cafe Riis seems like a good choice for those looking for a good place to take a driving rest and enjoy lunch in Holmavik. We'd have no problem eating here again.

We had an amazing lunch at Café Riss, tried the seafood soup and pizza. The soup was perfectly seasoned and packed with lots of delicious and fresh seafood. The pizza was huge and so tasty, shared between 2 people. The owners are lovely people who gave us lots of recommendations for our trip and told us many interesting stories about Iceland. Can't recommend enough!!

This place is fantastic! We ended up eating here twice and we have no regrets! Pizza is fantastic- you can easily share a large one to save $$ probably between 2-3 people! The bacalla fish and seafood soup is absolutely fantastic! Fish is perfectly cooked with a delicious white wine sauce that was drinkable! the seafood soup was loaded with fish, shrimp and mussels in the shell! Served with bread and delicious butter. The starter soup was a very decent serving for a meal if you’re looking to save some$$ If we come back we would definitely stop here. As well the owners/hosts are lovely and welcoming.